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Rerun: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)

In this powerful conversation, Heather and Amos welcome back their dear friend Paul DeJong for part two of his story. Paul, the former owner of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, shares the journey of retiring after his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the life changes that followed.

He opens up about the challenges of letting go of independence, moving into assisted living, and learning to accept help with humility. Paul also reflects on faith, resilience, and how to “bloom where you’re planted”—choosing gratitude, connection, and purpose even in difficult seasons.

This episode is about more than Parkinson’s. It’s about hope, community, legacy, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials. You’ll hear stories of support, friendship, and the book project Paul is now pursuing to capture Sioux Falls’ urban forest history.

Paul’s perspective reminds us that life is about relationships, faith, and finding joy right where we are. His humility and humor will both inspire and challenge you.

Listen in and be encouraged to bloom, no matter where you’ve been planted.

Rerun: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)

In this powerful conversation, Heather and Amos welcome back their dear friend Paul DeJong for part two of his story. Paul, the former owner of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, shares the journey of retiring after his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the life changes that followed.

He opens up about the challenges of letting go of independence, moving into assisted living, and learning to accept help with humility. Paul also reflects on faith, resilience, and how to “bloom where you’re planted”—choosing gratitude, connection, and purpose even in difficult seasons.

This episode is about more than Parkinson’s. It’s about hope, community, legacy, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials. You’ll hear stories of support, friendship, and the book project Paul is now pursuing to capture Sioux Falls’ urban forest history.

Paul’s perspective reminds us that life is about relationships, faith, and finding joy right where we are. His humility and humor will both inspire and challenge you.

Listen in and be encouraged to bloom, no matter where you’ve been planted.

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🎧 Episode 63 is LIVE: Miracle at the Mall

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🔗 Book link: https://a.co/d/6Kie6Y7

Some moments change the world.

Some miracles leave a scar.

And some mothers walk through the unimaginable… and still choose faith.

Today, we share one of the most heartbreaking and hope-filled stories ever told on the Fortitude Podcast.

Kari Hoffman’s 5-year-old son, Landen, was thrown from the 3rd floor of the Mall of America by a stranger.

The world watched in shock.

But God never left the room.

In this exclusive episode, Kari opens her heart and shares:

• The moments no news camera ever saw
• The prayers whispered over her son’s hospital bed
• The supernatural strength it took to forgive
• And the miracle that followed

This isn’t just her testimony—it’s an anchor for anyone who’s ever cried out, “God, where are You in this?”

💬 “I couldn’t fix it. But I could believe for him.” — Kari Hoffman

Today, her book Miracle at the Mall is also available. This story will stretch your soul and bring you face to face with a faith that held through the fire.

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Because even when it looks impossible—grace still wins.

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🎧 Episode 62: Living Without a Stomach – Heather Parmeter’s Story of Faith, Risk, and Radical Resilience

At just 29 years old, Heather Parmeter sat across from a doctor and heard the impossible:

She had an 83% chance of developing the same aggressive stomach cancer that had taken both her mother and grandfather.

If she waited for symptoms to appear, she’d have only a 4% chance of survival.

So Heather made a decision most of us could never imagine:

She underwent a prophylactic total gastrectomy—removing her entire stomach before cancer had the chance to form.

This episode isn’t just about a rare hereditary disease.

It’s about reclaiming your life before fear defines it.

It’s about listening to your body, protecting your future, and finding purpose in the most painful places.

🕊️ Inside this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about:

• What led her to genetic testing and why it changed everything
• What it actually means to live without a stomach
• The mental, physical, and emotional road to healing
• How faith, family, and truth helped her push forward
• Why she’s now an advocate for others navigating the unknown

Her story is raw. Her voice is steady. Her purpose is clear.

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a message of hope for anyone standing at the edge of hard choices.

🎙️ If you’ve ever felt afraid, uncertain, or overwhelmed by what’s ahead—this episode is for you.

🔗 Subscribe and listen now on [Spotify], [Apple Podcasts], or wherever you get your podcasts.

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